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PROJECT SIMULATION
Once the project is realised, it can be partially or totally simulated before being considered definitive. There
are 3 types of simulation: Local test, on-field Simulation and Runtime mode.
LOCAL TEST
This mode is useful when a rough idea of what happens when varying the status of the inputs is necessary.
Access the menu "Tools" and then "Local test".
When this mode is selected, the system removes the ODS block as the simulation does NOT provide for the
sending of any command - neither written nor read - to the tools.
The status of the SDCs can be forced by clicking their status. A block which in turn activates the ELS. The
chain interrupts on block ODC, which simulates the command sending but does not in fact realise it.
In the above image, we clicked on the SDC block when in status DIS: block enabling activates block ELS
which then turns red. And the ODC block sends a false command.
Select "Modification mode" from the "Tools" menu to return to modification mode.
ON-FIELD SIMULATION
The input statuses can be forced through means of this test in order to produce and verify the sending of the
commands to the utilities. Pay attention to the fact that this test sends commands to the utilities, it is not a
simulation, however the results are real and reflect the system response. To force the inputs statuses, place
the mouse pointer on block SDC or STE and right-click to activate the "Disconnected inputs" mode. The user
can now force the status of an input by left-clicking the mouse on the corresponding item "ENA" (enabled) or
"DIS" (disabled). Based on the programming performed, the ELS block will pass the command sending the
request to the next ODC. Be careful when exiting the on-field test mode, the system returns to the previous
project conditions and sends commands to utilities, if necessary. Therefore, consider the potential sending of
additional commands before abandoning the project.
RUNTIME MODE
This mode allows the user to verify, in real time, the status of the system operation following the execution of
a supervision project. The user cannot, in any way, interact with the project. ATTENTION: each time runtime
mode is engaged, the system is put into its working position which is, at that moment, decided by the SDC
status. When runtime mode is deactivated, the system is reset. This may entail the sending of an additional
command.
ACTIVATION of projects
The system allows for the simultaneous execution of multiple projects, the user must then decide which to
activate. From the menu "Projects", "Project activation", select the project to be activated via the appropriate
check box.
